My favorite would probably be the ice maker. I'm seriously considering the cost benefit... What the kids are doing (without electronics)? It's called play-ing... p-l-a-y-i-n-g! As a grandma, I wish more kids were outside playing, learning communications skills, problem-solving, getting along (even if it's not 100% of the time!)... ~ Kir (and Ron) in Tennessee
Hey guys. Latch-it reached out and gave us a discount code to share for 20% off your entire cart. That's cheaper than we paid for ours! Just go to www.latchit.org and use NOP2021 code at checkout. We aren't currently affiliates but we wanted you to have the code to pass on the savings. 😁 It really was worth every penny. Thank you Latch-it!
Back in the day, that is all we had were sticks to chase our siblings around, no tech, and it all turned out great, Your kids will be fantastic ! Your doing a great job. Thanks for sharing those 6 items.
I will be upgrading my rig with two Battle Born lithium batteries, two additional solar panels, an electronic door lock, a tire pressure monitoring system, and a Garmin RV GPS. This is going to cost me a fortune but I think it's a good investment.
As soon as I take delivery of my small camper-a 2021 Bullet 1700BH I will be a full timer. No slide(s), 23 ft tongue to back of spare, has a small tub-that was a must for me. Ida Hurricane left my 61 y/o house uninhabitable. Can't wait to get it. Thank you for the group link to your items, that is very helpful, will subscribe!
I have the same generator model with the same problem. You dont have to use propane to start it. You can spray ether or gasoline on air filter. If that doesnt work remove air filter and spray gasoline or ether inside air intake.
I agree with and we have purchased everything you listed here except the RV door lock only because none of the keyless lock manufactures produces one that can replace our style of door lock and handle.
I had a Fantastic Fan in my last RV and is on the list for the new one. The ice maker is now on that list. 👍. Have a 3000 watt generator and install 400 watts of solar. You need to add them, you’ll enjoy not having to run the generator.
Liked your video. I rent our travel trailer out through Airbnb and had been looking at a door lock. Just ordered one from Latchit and used your code! Saved $31.50! Thank you!
Found your video, liked and subscribed! We just bought our first travel trailer and have the ice maker, too!!!! We want to go with the latch it locks. How do I find your code?
I love the same generator. I ONLY use it with propane. Then it doesn't get gummed up from fuel and I never gave to deal with carrying gas around. I agree with having an ice maker and make ice when plugged in and running constantly. Bagging ice and putting in the freezer is taking it to the next level. I use a plastic bucket in the freezer instead. Love my ice when camping! Great video!
Absolutely agree with the ice maker. We have an outside kitchen where that things sits, and it's great. Keep distilled water there for it, and it will last a long time. We bought ours for about $100 in 2019, and it's still great. We keep it in the house when not camping and use it for extra ice for parties too. A whole-camper surge protector is also a great addition for piece of mind. We also bought some snap-together teak floor tiles from Ikea for under the outdoor shower. They allow water and debris to drain through while keeping you out of the mud.
Great videos. Look into putting a cover on/over your roof vents. That way if it rains you can still leave it open and it also helps while driving with the vent open.
We did this at the dealership when we bought the camper! It's been great, since we can vent in the rain and we don't break something if we forget to close the vent before taking off.
An ice maker is a non negotiable for me. I love it!! I would like to see a more in depth video on the maserator because I don’t really understand what they do with your poop. Great products. Thanks!!
Great, and for your next episode, a fold up wagon, their strong, light so easy to pull and turn , too good , too the lady who always brings in the grocries.
You will need to check your batteries on your remote lock batteries often that are on your compartment storage locations. Remote lock in those locations are more prone to water/moisture corrosion damage if there is no slide or awning to block rain water running down on remote lock. You will see the corrosion in the battery compartment of remote lock.
Yessss that flojet macerator pump is great for us too, especially when we are much docking at a friend's property we can just dump the tanks straight into the toilet of the house😁
This video is about things that make camping more convenient right? The FIRST thing on my list if I am going to do a lot more camping is....................a portable dishwasher! Right now, I tent camp and over the years I also try to be environmentally conscious. I don't use disposable dishes anymore, we have a complete reusable set of dishes but it's a PITA to clean up, especially without a camper that has a sink and a place to dry stuff. I remember moving from my apartment to my condo and the two things I was most stoked about was in house washer and dryer and having a dishwasher.
We also have a champion generator that became difficult to start. I adjusted the valves and just like Emeril Lagasse “BAM” runs better than it did right out of the box
Hey guys. Love your content... if you could do a video about how you guys keep your faith fuel tank filled when you’re constantly on the move? Like, how do you keep up with community/fellowship? Do you attend a new church every time you go to a new assignment? Getting ready to travel nurse and this is a concern of my current pastor.
We live 6 hours from our church. Covid and Q etc. totally changed our lives especially regarding church in our area. We searched for a church back where we used to live and found a good one. We have Bible study by Zoom! And two services are live streamed. I will be glad when we can meet in person. They have everything super secure. I will make that town our home base as we travel. You can PM me and i will give the online address.
Just found you guys the other day and watched several videos now. My wife and I have felt so bad for all the things that’s happened to y’all. We are on our 6th RV now, and our last one. We just purchased last summer a 2020 34ft Jayco Eagle pull trailer. We owned a 5th wheel before this one. I think we found the perfect camper for us this time. We love everything about it. We are not full timers just summer campers. We will catch up on all your videos and follow your journey. Thanks for sharing and be safe!!
We bought the ice maker on a whim.. Best investment we made. no more buying ice. Also, after having atree fall on our roof we replaced all our fans with the fantastic fans. They help cool off the trailer before starting the AC units. Looking into replacing the door latch.
I have been full-time off grid for over 19 years and solar panels are the way to go if you can find a way to do it you won’t be replacing batteries you won’t be making your RV neighbors crazy with a champion generator which is very very noisy.
I love my Champion generator! Mine isn't a dual fuel or inverter, but it is electric start with a remote start fob. Don't have to even get out of bed to start it and stop it. Bought it at Cabelas 2 years ago for $499.
I have a chanmpion generator from 2013 still works like a champ!! I wanted 2x to run in parallel but couldn't find a 10 year old match so bought 2 new ones for $650 with parallel kit now got 4k power, they all run lik echamps
@@tru3sk1ll I have a 10 year old Champion 4800w non-inverter that I swear by. Opted for the remote start and it's a dream! Powers everything in my trailer without a sweat.
Ive seen this video but for some reason it popped up in my feed again. Well, everything happens for a reason cause tomorrow I’ll be purchasing the fan(s) and the lock. Thanks for the info and motivation! 😬
I had a black lab named cinder we boondocked everywhere all over Oregon in my 26 ft Toyota dolphin. She survived lung and heart cancer for six years with me as we traveled all over the place.
Shirley someone will pick you up and sponsor you because you're quite the salesperson and you know how to show a unit and you do there well I hope you do get a sponsor young lady you deserve it
@@samywamy1114 if ur camping by yourself u can but there isn’t a camp ground in operation that will tolerate a generator running once quiet hours start!
We are just outfitting our new trailer, but in our old trailer our favorite big ticket purchases included our solar panels, composting toilet, good mattress, easy / soft start on the A/C and generator set up to run on propane. Now with a new RV we get to do it all again 😂 (except the generator part).
Hi! I’m getting into RVs very soon, and I stumbled on your channel. TYVM for the info. It was something I was curious about, especially the locks and ice. I subscribed! I look forward to watching more videos!
Completely agree - I have all of these - would also recommend the Winegard rooftop WIFI/4G and HDTV antenna dome. One unit - works great. Installing my 2nd (on another rig) next weekend.
That is just too funny! YES, only every time our 8 year old son goes outside, he grabs a sick and starts swinging it around... and if there is another kid out there with him, they are both swinging them! What is it with the sticks?!?! If it's not a stick, it's a tent pole or a golf club! Lol!
My planeed spendy items, Lithium batteries, split phase inverter, and a dual zone mini split heat pump. That will let me get rid of the roof top AC units so I can put more solar on.
Pull the starter switch out "pops right out" and use tweezers to the right side of the inside of the switch and bam starter works again lol mine did the same thing lol
Regarding a macerator: you will use it often to drain tanks at RV parks because gravity does not always work with the elevation (or distant location) of the dump spot. A great investment at about $100.
I got that lock, after buying and returning 2 other brands, I purchased this one even though it cost more because of the material (metal) and because the flexibility of the PIN number. I LOVE it! The only problem I’ve ever had was during a severe rainstorm with the rain blowing sideways and I guess it got inside a bit. The alarm was going off, but once it dried out, it worked like a charm. I love not having to carry keys with me when I’m riding my horse!
Nice list! Please be careful with remote open/close systems. They're easy to bypass by people looking for signals. Keep your fob in a rfid pouch until you need to use it.
@@mrs.c5471 The keyless entry fob emits the unlock code. A code grabber device scans for the signal to unlock from 150' or more. You wait for someone to sleep, scan for the fob signal in their rig. When the people are away from their RV/trailer, you emit the same code as the fob and the door unlocks. So you keep the fob in a faraday pouch so it's not out long enough for people to scan for the signal. Make more sense now?
@@ToeTag1968 that's not how this device works. It only emits the unlock code when you press the button. What you're talking about are the keys for cars where you can press a button on the handle to unlock it. Those are constantly emitting the codes. That exploit had also been fixed in many newer cars as well.
Hey there can you do a video just on the process and what exactly you do and what you use to get the waist from the trailer to the thing in the back of the truck and taking it to dump it? We are just getting started with our adventures and would love to see more of this option. Thank! :)
Another Youtoober made a video about the macerator pump (I included the link). They're pumping their tanks into a regular toilet, but it covers the product pretty well. I wish I would have bought one of these for my last trip. I knew about them, but just didn't think I'd need one. ua-cam.com/video/I_xiU0L8-W0/v-deo.html
You need to re-try to use your remote for your fantastic fan but it requires specific training to communicate with it and then they work great. There should’ve been instructions and if not contact fantastic fan and get the instructions
Greetings From NSW Australia I was surprised About Ur Batteries ...Wow I Run My Rig on 4 x 200W Lithium Batteries U can Run Them down to 20% and Are Much Lighter than AGM Batteries
Awesome tips for campers! Very useful. But here's a small tip... Turn your music down about 200x notches, blasting my speakers! Unnecessary, but still good video!
It amazes me how many people do not leave their truck plugged into their trailer while they're camped! I lived in my trailer for 4 years and I left the truck plugged into it every night I drove it a few minutes each day to charge the batteries on the truck which would charge the batteries on the trailer. All night I would leave the truck plugged in and I would use the lights in the trailer, I would use the water pump, I would use my 12 volt TV all evening and a 12 volt fan blowing on me all night long in hot weather. I'd use the fan on the on the heater when it got colder and my batteries never went low! Two batteries on the truck and one on the trailer and I never had to replace any of them!!! I love having 12 volt appliances in my trailer! There's lots and lots of 12 volt appliances on the market designed to run in cars and trucks and trailers and RVs and boats and anything else like that. And if you need more places to plug in those 12 volt appliances you have 12 volt light fixtures throughout your RV and you can wire in a 12 volt outlet right next to the 12 volt light fixture and have those all over your RV easily accessible!!! And if you're going to have several more batteries added to that that are high capacity batteries you won't have to start your truck nearly as often maybe just a couple times a week to charge the batteries!
We did occasionally but John has a full time job away from rig and even while plugged into the truck, it was not enough energy to run things. Perhaps we need to get more 12 volt appliances. : )
Ignore the haters, y’all are genuine! We have been full-timing for 7 months with our 3 kids (and 1 dog 😉).... I get it! Definitely adding the ice maker to my Amazon cart right now! Thanks for recs!
Hey guys, check out Level Mate Pro by Logic Blue! It makes camper leveling through the phone app and Bluetooth a breeze!! Great video! I too have an ice maker.... mmmm MARGARITAS!!! Probably thousands more spent on gadgets but those are my favorites!
I went a bit crazy with a LiFePO4 power system with a generator backup and solar charging. It took time and money but worth every single hour and dollar. We effectively have indefinite power and very rarely need to run the super annoying generator. I run the 15k BTU A/C on battery. I run the coffee maker and microwave - all in the middle of nowhere. Freedom.
I've been researching generators, I think that Champion doesn't start on gasoline because there's an electrically-actuated solenoid inside that controls a valve that shuts off the fuel, and there's an internal battery in the generator to run it. On top of that your pushbutton start doesn't work for the same reason, your battery inside the generator has gone bad and needs to be replaced. Can you run both your air conditoner and your microwave at the same time on that generator? That's my biggest hangup to buying one, I want to be able to do both at the same time.
Totally agree on the ice maker, one of the best $100 spends we've done wrt to camping. Definitely gonna look into the Latchit! and maybe eventually the upgraded fan. Thanks.
I have been leery about making ice from water in the tank. I don’t drink the water because I’m afraid of bacteria and getting sick. Showers and brushing teeth only.
We run across folks who don't use theirs - that's cool, each to their own. I imagine that we didn't think much about it initially because we were using it from the get-go. We drink, make ice, and cook with the fresh tank when boondocking. I think it would get to be too much of a hassle if we didn't because of all the bottled water we would need; also expensive. When hooked up at a campsite it runs through the same lines. I figure if I clean and sterilize the fresh tank then we should be good. No one has gotten sick from it in three years that we can tell. Also, we're very strict about only putting potable water in there. Thanks for watching!
Carb is probably getting gummed up. Start button sounds like a fairly easy fix. Probably just the switch itself or a loose wire or maybe needs a new starter battery.
Nice pick with the champion generator. If you're having trouble running on gas try cleaning the carburetor maby try dumping a can of seafoam into it and see if that helps.
In my opinion, using a bucket is infinitely more convenient. Having to dump an RV is such a pain. I feel like the whole point of an RV is lost in most RVs.
New sub here. Great video. Love that you mentioned you took away your kids electronics and they play well. As empty nesters we applaud you managing your kids electronics. So good to see parenting done with purpose. Also as future rvers this is a good list to consider.
Thanks for the sub! We did a 30 day electronic fast and the results were awesome. We do let them have them now especially on travel days but we won't hesitate to fast again if they become a problem. We want them to be interested in the world around them in a hands on way. Thanks for watching!
@@NoOrdinaryPath great plan. Parenting is not for the weak at heart. And what works on one may not work on the other. I am so thankful for the experience of being a parent. We are now parents of adults and are so blessed. It is so good to have an adult child come and pray foe me.
You mentioned about trouble with boon docking. Can you please send me a note, either here or private, as to what happened. We’re considering joining boon dockers and your comment made us sit and listen. We’re looking for issues we could encounter. Thanks so much
We boondock a ton. Except on the East side of the country as it is hard to find places we can fit into there. I would say we probably boondock at least half the year or more added all together. It's a learning curve for sure but it's well worth it in our opinion. You can check out our free boondocking guide here that has TONS of information and resources from newbie tips to our exact process of finding spots and even a map with all the places (with reviews) that we've stayed. Enjoy! www.noordinarypath.com/boondocking-guide
We have that same ice maker and I agree that it works good. We also pack ice in the freezer. Hey I can see my reflection in your glasses and I must say I might need to put on some weight. :)
I purchased the tank and realized there was no way to get the tank into the truck when needed, so got the macserator, too. Hiw do you hook it up to electricity? I have a battery for emergency starts and tire pumping. Can i just clip the wires to the jump wires?
Hey LK, good question. I wish they would have made the little cables longer. I do exactly what you mentioned: use the jumper cables either from the front of the RV or one of the vehicles when needed.
Hey guys I am so happy you guys loved our Keyless Lock as much as we do! We heard you and reached out!
I have it noted so when we get our full time rig....😄
Wonderful! We look forward to chatting with you.
Just stumbled across your channel and I am truly enjoying the content.
Thanks for sharing!!😊
Hey Latch it locks. tried another keyless lock company and they did not make one to fit mine. How can I find out if you have one for my RV?
Helpful video. Thank you. God bless you and your family.
My favorite would probably be the ice maker. I'm seriously considering the cost benefit...
What the kids are doing (without electronics)? It's called play-ing... p-l-a-y-i-n-g! As a grandma, I wish more kids were outside playing, learning communications skills, problem-solving, getting along (even if it's not 100% of the time!)... ~ Kir (and Ron) in Tennessee
Hey guys. Latch-it reached out and gave us a discount code to share for 20% off your entire cart. That's cheaper than we paid for ours! Just go to www.latchit.org and use NOP2021 code at checkout. We aren't currently affiliates but we wanted you to have the code to pass on the savings. 😁 It really was worth every penny. Thank you Latch-it!
Definitely need to check this out!
Thank you both! 😁
Thank you and latch-it, you are both awesome! 😎
That’s awesome!! Will check it out! Glad to know they are family owned as well!
Bought it. Thanks.
Back in the day, that is all we had were sticks to chase our siblings around, no tech, and it all turned out great, Your kids will be fantastic ! Your doing a great job. Thanks for sharing those 6 items.
And a few tennis balls
I will be upgrading my rig with two Battle Born lithium batteries, two additional solar panels, an electronic door lock, a tire pressure monitoring system, and a Garmin RV GPS. This is going to cost me a fortune but I think it's a good investment.
As soon as I take delivery of my small camper-a 2021 Bullet 1700BH I will be a full timer. No slide(s), 23 ft tongue to back of spare, has a small tub-that was a must for me. Ida Hurricane left my 61 y/o house uninhabitable. Can't wait to get it.
Thank you for the group link to your items, that is very helpful, will subscribe!
I have the same generator model with the same problem. You dont have to use propane to start it. You can spray ether or gasoline on air filter. If that doesnt work remove air filter and spray gasoline or ether inside air intake.
I agree with and we have purchased everything you listed here except the RV door lock only because none of the keyless lock manufactures produces one that can replace our style of door lock and handle.
They are all great. Hope you guys can find something for your locks though. 🤔
I had a Fantastic Fan in my last RV and is on the list for the new one. The ice maker is now on that list. 👍. Have a 3000 watt generator and install 400 watts of solar. You need to add them, you’ll enjoy not having to run the generator.
Can you share the information for your solars pls and ty!
Liked your video. I rent our travel trailer out through Airbnb and had been looking at a door lock. Just ordered one from Latchit and used your code! Saved $31.50! Thank you!
Found your video, liked and subscribed! We just bought our first travel trailer and have the ice maker, too!!!! We want to go with the latch it locks. How do I find your code?
I love the same generator. I ONLY use it with propane. Then it doesn't get gummed up from fuel and I never gave to deal with carrying gas around. I agree with having an ice maker and make ice when plugged in and running constantly. Bagging ice and putting in the freezer is taking it to the next level. I use a plastic bucket in the freezer instead. Love my ice when camping! Great video!
Same here. I've been running mine for about 3 years (sporadically) and it still runs and looks like new.
Absolutely agree with the ice maker. We have an outside kitchen where that things sits, and it's great. Keep distilled water there for it, and it will last a long time. We bought ours for about $100 in 2019, and it's still great. We keep it in the house when not camping and use it for extra ice for parties too. A whole-camper surge protector is also a great addition for piece of mind. We also bought some snap-together teak floor tiles from Ikea for under the outdoor shower. They allow water and debris to drain through while keeping you out of the mud.
Great videos. Look into putting a cover on/over your roof vents. That way if it rains you can still leave it open and it also helps while driving with the vent open.
We did this at the dealership when we bought the camper! It's been great, since we can vent in the rain and we don't break something if we forget to close the vent before taking off.
Love our champion fuel fuel generator. Couldn’t believe how quiet they are
I just bought an ice maker at Costco for $89. A game changer, love it!
A 12 volt ice maker would be great. My genny is almost like a donkey in the persnickety way it operates.
Can you share your ice makers info pls and ty!
Thanks for explaining the value of an ice maker. I never thought of that as important until you explained.
An ice maker is a non negotiable for me. I love it!! I would like to see a more in depth video on the maserator because I don’t really understand what they do with your poop. Great products. Thanks!!
Great, and for your next episode, a fold up wagon, their strong, light so easy to pull and turn , too good , too the lady who always brings in the grocries.
Yes, my kids do that constantly.
That's a good thing. ;)
You will need to check your batteries on your remote lock batteries often that are on your compartment storage locations. Remote lock in those locations are more prone to water/moisture corrosion damage if there is no slide or awning to block rain water running down on remote lock. You will see the corrosion in the battery compartment of remote lock.
Yessss that flojet macerator pump is great for us too, especially when we are much docking at a friend's property we can just dump the tanks straight into the toilet of the house😁
Perfect use!
This video is about things that make camping more convenient right? The FIRST thing on my list if I am going to do a lot more camping is....................a portable dishwasher! Right now, I tent camp and over the years I also try to be environmentally conscious. I don't use disposable dishes anymore, we have a complete reusable set of dishes but it's a PITA to clean up, especially without a camper that has a sink and a place to dry stuff. I remember moving from my apartment to my condo and the two things I was most stoked about was in house washer and dryer and having a dishwasher.
Great items!! I just added a Cubic Mini wood stove for off grid heat
We love our ice maker! 💕. No more going to the camp store and getting that huge bag that we don’t have room for, or need.
Yes! They are fantastic!
We also have a champion generator that became difficult to start. I adjusted the valves and just like Emeril Lagasse “BAM” runs better than it did right out of the box
Good tip!
love the kids being kids in the background!!
Thanks!
Hey guys. Love your content... if you could do a video about how you guys keep your faith fuel tank filled when you’re constantly on the move? Like, how do you keep up with community/fellowship? Do you attend a new church every time you go to a new assignment? Getting ready to travel nurse and this is a concern of my current pastor.
We live 6 hours from our church. Covid and Q etc. totally changed our lives especially regarding church in our area. We searched for a church back where we used to live and found a good one. We have Bible study by Zoom! And two services are live streamed. I will be glad when we can meet in person. They have everything super secure. I will make that town our home base as we travel. You can PM me and i will give the online address.
Just found you guys the other day and watched several videos now. My wife and I have felt so bad for all the things that’s happened to y’all.
We are on our 6th RV now, and our last one.
We just purchased last summer a 2020 34ft Jayco Eagle pull trailer. We owned a 5th wheel before this one. I think we found the perfect camper for us this time. We love everything about it. We are not full timers just summer campers. We will catch up on all your videos and follow your journey. Thanks for sharing and be safe!!
We bought the ice maker on a whim.. Best investment we made. no more buying ice. Also, after having atree fall on our roof we replaced all our fans with the fantastic fans. They help cool off the trailer before starting the AC units. Looking into replacing the door latch.
Love that little ice maker! The fans really help too. Thanks for watching!!
You're really lucky that your kids like playing outside in nature, our generation (I'm in my 70s) were brought up that way.
They have a pretty good mix of outdoors and electronics I feel like 🥰
I have been full-time off grid for over 19 years and solar panels are the way to go if you can find a way to do it you won’t be replacing batteries you won’t be making your RV neighbors crazy with a champion generator which is very very noisy.
Working on it. :) That's a huge reason we boondock away from others.
I love my Champion generator! Mine isn't a dual fuel or inverter, but it is electric start with a remote start fob. Don't have to even get out of bed to start it and stop it. Bought it at Cabelas 2 years ago for $499.
I have a chanmpion generator from 2013 still works like a champ!! I wanted 2x to run in parallel but couldn't find a 10 year old match so bought 2 new ones for $650 with parallel kit now got 4k power, they all run lik echamps
@@tru3sk1ll I have a 10 year old Champion 4800w non-inverter that I swear by. Opted for the remote start and it's a dream! Powers everything in my trailer without a sweat.
Terrific video! Thank you! We're new to this. Awesome.
Ive seen this video but for some reason it popped up in my feed again. Well, everything happens for a reason cause tomorrow I’ll be purchasing the fan(s) and the lock. Thanks for the info and motivation! 😬
We agree with the ice maker and Fantastic fan. We got both of them right away.
I'm 50 and I still like to play in the dirt. That hasn't changed at all.
Love it!
I had a black lab named cinder we boondocked everywhere all over Oregon in my 26 ft Toyota dolphin. She survived lung and heart cancer for six years with me as we traveled all over the place.
Shirley someone will pick you up and sponsor you because you're quite the salesperson and you know how to show a unit and you do there well I hope you do get a sponsor young lady you deserve it
SEWER SOLUTION! best thing I ever bought, I can dump clean in my home clean out valve.
My top gadget that is 1000% worth every penny is my level mate pro. Makes leveling the rv a dream.
We have heard great things about those.
There is nothing quite so calming as relaxing in the great outdoors to the sound of a generator.
The latchit lock made of metal is a great idea especially out in the desert UV rays are brutal on plastic
We live in Phoenix, and use our counter top ice maker and generator a lot....especially in the summer! Best money we spent for our trailer!
Do you live your generator over night? I live in Las Vegas and I want to get a rv but you know the struggle of the heat.
I’m in Tucson for the last 7 years
No shape and it works fine
What counter top ice maker you using and if you upgraded what brand
Looking at a few on prime currently
@@samywamy1114 if ur camping by yourself u can but there isn’t a camp ground in operation that will tolerate a generator running once quiet hours start!
We are just outfitting our new trailer, but in our old trailer our favorite big ticket purchases included our solar panels, composting toilet, good mattress, easy / soft start on the A/C and generator set up to run on propane. Now with a new RV we get to do it all again 😂 (except the generator part).
Hi! I’m getting into RVs very soon, and I stumbled on your channel. TYVM for the info. It was something I was curious about, especially the locks and ice. I subscribed! I look forward to watching more videos!
Completely agree - I have all of these - would also recommend the Winegard rooftop WIFI/4G and HDTV antenna dome. One unit - works great. Installing my 2nd (on another rig) next weekend.
That is just too funny! YES, only every time our 8 year old son goes outside, he grabs a sick and starts swinging it around... and if there is another kid out there with him, they are both swinging them! What is it with the sticks?!?! If it's not a stick, it's a tent pole or a golf club! Lol!
My planeed spendy items, Lithium batteries, split phase inverter, and a dual zone mini split heat pump. That will let me get rid of the roof top AC units so I can put more solar on.
I have to install a fantastic fan in my RV. It came with a little 6" fan in the bath and that was it. Want one in the bath and in the bedroom.
I recommend solar. It saves a lot of hassle. I go on a lot of trips without ever starting a generator.
It’s great if you have sun if you don’t you are fucked I have both
Keep living the good life yeah for yall
Thanks
Pull the starter switch out "pops right out" and use tweezers to the right side of the inside of the switch and bam starter works again lol mine did the same thing lol
Regarding a macerator: you will use it often to drain tanks at RV parks because gravity does not always work with the elevation (or distant location) of the dump spot. A great investment at about $100.
Did not know about LatchIt - only RVLock. LatchIt seems like such a better made product and I LOVE that the keypad is backlit. 🤩 Thanks for sharing!
No prob! They reached out to us and we will have a 20% off discount code very soon!
I got that lock, after buying and returning 2 other brands, I purchased this one even though it cost more because of the material (metal) and because the flexibility of the PIN number. I LOVE it! The only problem I’ve ever had was during a severe rainstorm with the rain blowing sideways and I guess it got inside a bit. The alarm was going off, but once it dried out, it worked like a charm. I love not having to carry keys with me when I’m riding my horse!
Nice list! Please be careful with remote open/close systems. They're easy to bypass by people looking for signals. Keep your fob in a rfid pouch until you need to use it.
Good to know, thanks for that tip!
If someone is camping how is someone going to steal their code?
@@mrs.c5471 The keyless entry fob emits the unlock code. A code grabber device scans for the signal to unlock from 150' or more. You wait for someone to sleep, scan for the fob signal in their rig. When the people are away from their RV/trailer, you emit the same code as the fob and the door unlocks. So you keep the fob in a faraday pouch so it's not out long enough for people to scan for the signal. Make more sense now?
@@ToeTag1968 that's not how this device works. It only emits the unlock code when you press the button.
What you're talking about are the keys for cars where you can press a button on the handle to unlock it. Those are constantly emitting the codes.
That exploit had also been fixed in many newer cars as well.
Next generator check out Honda. As long as you maintain them they will last a long time
Hey there can you do a video just on the process and what exactly you do and what you use to get the waist from the trailer to the thing in the back of the truck and taking it to dump it? We are just getting started with our adventures and would love to see more of this option. Thank! :)
Another Youtoober made a video about the macerator pump (I included the link). They're pumping their tanks into a regular toilet, but it covers the product pretty well.
I wish I would have bought one of these for my last trip. I knew about them, but just didn't think I'd need one.
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Might I suggest you try a honda inverter generator, it will run way longer and not fall apart
When it's time to replace we'll check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.
Did yall ground the generator?
We just bought one and learned that this is supposed to be done? Or is it? 🤔
Great video. Thank you. Blessings
You need to re-try to use your remote for your fantastic fan but it requires specific training to communicate with it and then they work great. There should’ve been instructions and if not contact fantastic fan and get the instructions
It isn't the right model. 🤷♀️
Greetings From NSW Australia I was surprised About Ur Batteries ...Wow I Run My Rig on 4 x 200W Lithium Batteries U can Run Them down to 20% and Are Much Lighter than AGM Batteries
Yes we would love to own some. They are quite pricey but we will likely upgrade in the near future.
Awesome tips for campers! Very useful. But here's a small tip... Turn your music down about 200x notches, blasting my speakers! Unnecessary, but still good video!
did you put dicor around the fan base after you filed the video? that needs done or it will leak!
Yes. It was part of the install video we did. :)
It amazes me how many people do not leave their truck plugged into their trailer while they're camped!
I lived in my trailer for 4 years and I left the truck plugged into it every night I drove it a few minutes each day to charge the batteries on the truck which would charge the batteries on the trailer. All night I would leave the truck plugged in and I would use the lights in the trailer, I would use the water pump, I would use my 12 volt TV all evening and a 12 volt fan blowing on me all night long in hot weather.
I'd use the fan on the on the heater when it got colder and my batteries never went low!
Two batteries on the truck and one on the trailer and I never had to replace any of them!!!
I love having 12 volt appliances in my trailer!
There's lots and lots of 12 volt appliances on the market designed to run in cars and trucks and trailers and RVs and boats and anything else like that.
And if you need more places to plug in those 12 volt appliances you have 12 volt light fixtures throughout your RV and you can wire in a 12 volt outlet right next to the 12 volt light fixture and have those all over your RV easily accessible!!!
And if you're going to have several more batteries added to that that are high capacity batteries you won't have to start your truck nearly as often maybe just a couple times a week to charge the batteries!
We did occasionally but John has a full time job away from rig and even while plugged into the truck, it was not enough energy to run things. Perhaps we need to get more 12 volt appliances. : )
Ignore the haters, y’all are genuine! We have been full-timing for 7 months with our 3 kids (and 1 dog 😉).... I get it!
Definitely adding the ice maker to my Amazon cart right now!
Thanks for recs!
IMO solar panels>>> generators. Nothing that requires a generator is worth using for me. Honda i2000 if you have to have a gen.
Hey guys, check out Level Mate Pro by Logic Blue! It makes camper leveling through the phone app and Bluetooth a breeze!! Great video! I too have an ice maker.... mmmm MARGARITAS!!! Probably thousands more spent on gadgets but those are my favorites!
Thanks! We have wanted to check that out.
I have the ice maker for my home bar that thing is a beast, Makes ice in about 4 min.
I went a bit crazy with a LiFePO4 power system with a generator backup and solar charging. It took time and money but worth every single hour and dollar. We effectively have indefinite power and very rarely need to run the super annoying generator. I run the 15k BTU A/C on battery. I run the coffee maker and microwave - all in the middle of nowhere. Freedom.
Sounds fantastic! Someday for sure...
Nice selection! I can’t argue with anything that made your list. Well done!
Thanks!
I've been researching generators, I think that Champion doesn't start on gasoline because there's an electrically-actuated solenoid inside that controls a valve that shuts off the fuel, and there's an internal battery in the generator to run it. On top of that your pushbutton start doesn't work for the same reason, your battery inside the generator has gone bad and needs to be replaced.
Can you run both your air conditoner and your microwave at the same time on that generator? That's my biggest hangup to buying one, I want to be able to do both at the same time.
That is a great observation and might just be spot on. We'll fix it some day. As for the microwave and AC...nope. One or the other. 🤷♀️
Every kid loves to play in the dirt. It's parents who discourage it because they get dirty...
Our kids are filthy! 🤪😁 I have never minded it. They clean up well.
@@NoOrdinaryPath dirty skin, clean soul 😉
She really just said “Real talk Tuesday “
Imma steal that
Been using it for years. 🙌
Totally agree on the ice maker, one of the best $100 spends we've done wrt to camping. Definitely gonna look into the Latchit! and maybe eventually the upgraded fan. Thanks.
I have been leery about making ice from water in the tank. I don’t drink the water because I’m afraid of bacteria and getting sick. Showers and brushing teeth only.
We run across folks who don't use theirs - that's cool, each to their own. I imagine that we didn't think much about it initially because we were using it from the get-go.
We drink, make ice, and cook with the fresh tank when boondocking. I think it would get to be too much of a hassle if we didn't because of all the bottled water we would need; also expensive. When hooked up at a campsite it runs through the same lines. I figure if I clean and sterilize the fresh tank then we should be good. No one has gotten sick from it in three years that we can tell. Also, we're very strict about only putting potable water in there.
Thanks for watching!
Cool. Thanks I’m going to buy some of your recommendations
Enjoy
You should check manual on generator things wear out...might be an easy fix...love your enthusiasm
Thanks! Got the latch it lock in my Amazon cart now! 😄
Mine did the same thing. Had the carburetor clean and it fixed it. I can now start with gasoline on the first pull.
Carb is probably getting gummed up. Start button sounds like a fairly easy fix. Probably just the switch itself or a loose wire or maybe needs a new starter battery.
Great list and well done on the video....hope you do get some sponsors, you're a natural in front of the camera.
I appreciate that!
Nice pick with the champion generator. If you're having trouble running on gas try cleaning the carburetor maby try dumping a can of seafoam into it and see if that helps.
I have a macerator. Never thought of using the portable tank to extend dry camping range. Fantastic fan and cover are awesome.
In my opinion, using a bucket is infinitely more convenient. Having to dump an RV is such a pain. I feel like the whole point of an RV is lost in most RVs.
@@MobileAura , well said
@@MobileAura RECREATION vehicle...RV,
going poop in a bucket doesn't sound like RECREATION.😂
Love my ice maker!! Just ordered a max fan and going to check out that keyless lock. It’s on our list of upgrades😉 Neat video, thanks for sharing!
New sub here. Great video. Love that you mentioned you took away your kids electronics and they play well. As empty nesters we applaud you managing your kids electronics. So good to see parenting done with purpose. Also as future rvers this is a good list to consider.
Thanks for the sub! We did a 30 day electronic fast and the results were awesome. We do let them have them now especially on travel days but we won't hesitate to fast again if they become a problem. We want them to be interested in the world around them in a hands on way. Thanks for watching!
@@NoOrdinaryPath great plan. Parenting is not for the weak at heart. And what works on one may not work on the other. I am so thankful for the experience of being a parent. We are now parents of adults and are so blessed. It is so good to have an adult child come and pray foe me.
Great Video. Thanks!
Thank you!
Very good thank you!!! Good to know :)
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.
Glad to hear it!
Nothing better than dueling fuels!
You mentioned about trouble with boon docking. Can you please send me a note, either here or private, as to what happened. We’re considering joining boon dockers and your comment made us sit and listen. We’re looking for issues we could encounter.
Thanks so much
We boondock a ton. Except on the East side of the country as it is hard to find places we can fit into there. I would say we probably boondock at least half the year or more added all together. It's a learning curve for sure but it's well worth it in our opinion. You can check out our free boondocking guide here that has TONS of information and resources from newbie tips to our exact process of finding spots and even a map with all the places (with reviews) that we've stayed. Enjoy! www.noordinarypath.com/boondocking-guide
Thank you for the video.
Okay I’m in I love the energy ,super RV mamma. Thank you thank you.
Aw thank you!
Fantastic Fan big must!!! Ice maker is a great idea!
The ice was a game changer!!
I’m going full time and that’s something I didn’t know existed. I would dedicate a whole extra battery to have ice. 😂😂
I have fond memories of my fan-tastic fan. I had it ten years ago, and only paid half as much for it. 😎
Everything is so expensive these days!
Yes my kids and grand kids will run, climb trees, play with rocks, sticks, dirt and use their imagination when electronics are taken away
Loving the RV latch!
The wen generators are awsome and the price mindblowingly cheap. 3 years on mine. Lots of hrs! Amazon has the 3100 watts ones.
We have that same ice maker and I agree that it works good. We also pack ice in the freezer. Hey I can see my reflection in your glasses and I must say I might need to put on some weight. :)
Kids playing? Yes, my kids do that. Great vid.
I love the macerator idea. On minute 5:38 I noticed your max air didn't have lap sealant. I think you needs some to keep the rain out.
woops. That is a fantastic fan not a max air.
It's sealed. I used a clip from our install video. Good catch though!
I purchased the tank and realized there was no way to get the tank into the truck when needed, so got the macserator, too. Hiw do you hook it up to electricity? I have a battery for emergency starts and tire pumping. Can i just clip the wires to the jump wires?
Hey LK, good question. I wish they would have made the little cables longer. I do exactly what you mentioned: use the jumper cables either from the front of the RV or one of the vehicles when needed.
@@NoOrdinaryPath thank you❤